Japan's energy security will benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, an executive at JERA, Japan's top LNG buyer, said on Friday, while allowing the company to diversify its suppliers.

Chinese citizens are continuing to migrate to Japan in increasing numbers, hoping to build better lives for family away from the censorship and repressive rule of Xi Jinping.

While America retains a gold standard for airline safety, there are stresses on the US air travel system that have been apparent in a series of near tragedies in recent years. Aviation experts have warned that some safety margins have been squeezed by a shortage of air traffic controllers and congestion in the airspace over many major cities.

Tokyo may include such a commitment among other concessions to reduce the $56 billion bilateral trade deficit and stave off the threat of tariffs.

Japan is expected to report its first year-on-year increase in household spending in five months, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although the rise appears to be marginal, indicating that consumers remain reluctant to loosen their purse strings.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days.

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 Japanese film, Love Letter, and for it’s stunning views across the sea. But it’s now become so crowded that city officials have been forced to hire security guards to manage the chaos.

Daiwa Securities reported on Friday a near two-thirds jump in third-quarter net profit, driven by record quarterly income in its asset management division and a recovery in its investment banking arm.

The driver was able to talk with rescuers but they retreated after the area around the hole became unstable, a spokesperson said.

The Japanese network Fuji Television and its parent company say its president and chairperson are resigning immediately to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan’s top TV celebrities.

Daiwa Securities reported on Friday a near two-thirds rise in third-quarter net profit, driven by record quarterly income in its asset management division and a recovery in its investment banking arm.